'Attraction of the opposites' brings 11 professional and international
galleries to co-exist under one roof. The project will be presented in
the space of Artists Initiative CUCOSA in Rotterdam during 3 major
events: International Film Festival Rotterdam, Art Rotterdam en
Rotterdam Museum night.

The title of the exhibition 'Attraction of the opposites' can be
explained in 2 ways and implements 2 concepts. One has to do with the
blending of commerciality (galleries) with the non-profit nature of
the art initiative. The choice of the space is based precisely on it's
reputation as a centre for the promotion of art and it's willingness
to be part of a new experiment whose motive is to challenge the way we
experience and think about contemporary art.
The second concept derives from the interaction of the works shown in
this exhibition. All works have been chosen based on their intrinsic
quality and relevance to the corresponding theme and they display 2
tendencies: being introvert and being extrovert. Celebrity, voyeurism
and self-display are some of the recurring subjects. Whereas these
works are generous to their social critique they also reveal authentic
human impulses.

During Art Rotterdam 'Attraction of the opposites' presents, as part
of the exhibition, performances by Mara Castilho, Ieke Trinks and
Toine Klaassen.

In the framework of the Rotterdamse Museumnacht there are three
performances scheduled. Duro Toomato presents Slomobat Advice: Yes or
No. Dr. Fisheye and Dusty Stray are in charge for live music. En last
but not least the evening will be filled with 'Neo romantic italo
punky ballroom blitz' by DJ 'vanallesdoorelkaar' aka Marcel Niehoff.